When should you start using anti-ageing products?

Nowadays, it seems like all of us are on the quest of finding flawless and younger looking skin. Unfortunately, we haven’t come across the infamous fountain of youth, but we’ve got the next best thing and that’s anti-ageing skincare products. Formulated to help with early signs of ageing, the works of the anti-ageing world is rather fascinating. But then it brings us to the million dollar question, when should you actually start incorporating anti-ageing in your skincare routine.

To be very honest, there’s no one age consensus that everyone sticks to – in Asia, women start as early as the age of 18, whereas in America most start by the age of 35. However, it is recommended that in your mid to late 20’s you begin to add elements of anti-ageing into your regime.

Where do you begin?Start small with a good night-time routine in place. A retinol based moisturiser will do the trick before you go to bed. You don’t really need to go all out with the collagen content if you’re in your 20’s, since your skin doesn’t require it yet. If you want to go the extra mile, add an under-eye cream to help with dark circles. For your daytime routine, make sure to incorporate a moisturiser that has SPF present in it. In case you need an extra layer of protection, be sure to apply a sunscreen over and above that. Exposure to UV rays is one of the most common causes of early ageing, so that’s where you essentially need to start.

Throw in a little extraIf you’re more concerned about fine lines around your eyes and mouth, then a serum or a face oil will help tighten the skin. If you’re someone who has active breakouts, make sure to exfoliate with a chemical peel once in a while. This will beat the signs of ageing and help clear out your skin. Obviously this needs to be done professionally, but that shouldn’t stop you from using a gentle scrub on your face too. Just make sure you don’t overdo both a peel and a scrub, as I’ll be highly aggressive on your skin.